Gnocchi Alla Giordano

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes in their jackets, drain, peel, and put through a ricer or food mill.

2. 2

   While the potatoes are still warm, blend in the flour, then add the egg, egg yolk, butter, and salt.

3. 3

   Place the potato mixture on a floured board and knead lightly; the dough will be soft.

4. 4

   Roll the dough in 1-inch thick sticks about 10 inches long. Cut each roll into 3/4-inch pieces.

5. 5

   Rub each piece of dough lightly over the coarse side of a cheese grater to create ridges.

6. 6

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the gnocchi until they rise to the top of the water.

7. 7

   Using a slotted spoon, remove the gnocchi to a warm bowl.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, top with tomato sauce, and serve at once.